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Drama: War & Disaster

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The haunting reality of  life for three sisters in the 100 days between VE and VJ Days.

The haunting reality of post-war life for three sisters in Nottingham in the 100 days between VE and VJ Days. Stars Sian Thomas.

8th May 1945, Nottingham: Three sisters gather to hear Prime Minister Winston Churchill pronounce the end of the war in Europe. 

In the hundred days that follow, before VJ Day, they come to face the haunting reality of the future.

Stephen Lowe's wartime drama won the 1977 George Devine Award.   

Sandra    ......     Sian Thomas
Mary    ......     Anne Jameson
Betty    ......     Sara Mair-Thomas
Mother    ......     Mary Wimbush
Johnny    ......     Michael Packer
Joan    ......     Joanne Pearce 
Pauline    ......     Amy Pemble 
Bridie    ......     Annie Hayes
Keith    ......     Robin Summers
Chef (Harry)    ......     Brian Smith

Director: Caroline Raphael

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in July 1985

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